Tammy Smith

Brigadier General Tammy Smith

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1963 -

Occupation

Military

Description

First openly gay US General. Awards and decorations include: Legion of Merit Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medals (two oak leaf clusters), Army Commendation Medals (four oak leaf clusters), Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Parachute Rigger Badge, and the Army Staff Identification Badge. Currently serves as Director of the Army Reserve Human Capital for the United States Army Reserve.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.usar.army.mil/ourstory/leadership/Pages/Smith-Tammy.aspx
• http://www.stripes.com/news/smith-becomes-first-gay-general-officer-to-serve-openly-1.185372

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